Many dyslexics believe themselves to be dumb because they cannot keep up with their classmates. Dr. Fred Epstein used to be in the same boat — as a child who struggled with dyslexia, he has used his experiences as inspration to become a renowned pediatric brain surgeon and a pioneer in dyslexia research. As this video describes, he has developed a new technique that saves hundreds of lives every year.
Epstein strives to provide quality neurological treatment for children suffering from tumors and other maladies. His research on brain tumors and dyslexia has led to new techniques that allow for many brain tumors to be safely removed from children. Previously, many of these children had to resign themselves to their fate. In an interview with Barry Farber, Dr. Fred Epstein goes into detail about his work and experiences in the medical field.
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Key takeaways
- Dr. Epstein is a dyslexic and a successful pediatric brain surgeon. Just like other dyslexics, he also thought that he was dumb because he couldn't keep up with his classmates.
- It was even harder during his time when learning difficulties like dyslexia were not yet recognized.
- Two factors that can help your child develop fast: read to them at an early age and recognize them.
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